Gordon represents international and domestic interests involved in the transportation and related insurance industries in litigation, regulatory and contractual matters. Gordon advises and represents shippers, carriers, intermediaries (freight forwarders, freight brokers and customs brokers) and their insurers on matters pertaining to risk assessment and management, regulatory compliance and commercial and casualty disputes arising from the international, cross-border and domestic carriage of goods and passengers by all modes of transport (road, rail, air and ocean). Gordon is a Past President of the Transportation Lawyers Association, an independent, international bar association whose members assist providers and commercial users of transportation and logistics services. In addition to being noted in Best Lawyers in Canada, Gordon is noted in Chambers Global™, International “Who’s Who Legal” ™, Martindale Hubbell (AV), and Lexpert™.
M. Gordon "Gordon" Hearn
Awarded Practice Areas
Insurance Law Maritime Law Transportation Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Insurance Law Maritime Law Transportation Law
Biography
Locations
Languages
- English
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- Canadian Maritime Law Association - Chair, Salvage and Wreck Committee
- Canadian Transport Lawyers Association - Member
- Conference of Freight Counsel - Member
- Marine Club - President (2000-2001)
- Transportation Lawyers Association - President
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Transportation Law, Toronto, Canada (2021)
- Transportation Law, Toronto, Canada (2015)
- Maritime Law, Toronto, Canada (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 for work in:
- Insurance Law
- Maritime Law
- Transportation Law
Awards:
- Transportation Lawyers Association Distinguished Service Award 2012
- "Best Lawyers in Canada" - Lawyer of the Year [Maritime Law - Toronto 2013]
- Lexpert - "Consistently Recommended" Transportation Law [Road and Rail]
- Lexpert - "Consistently Recommended" Shipping and Maritime Law
- International "Who's Who" Legal - Shipping and Maritime Law
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